Quake hits northern Sumatra, tremors felt in Selangor
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A moderate earthquake, measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale, struck northern Sumatra on Tuesday (July 11).
PHOTO: USGS
KUALA LUMPUR (BERNAMA) - A moderate earthquake, measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale, struck northern Sumatra on Tuesday (July 11), 248km south-west of Sabak Bernam in Selangor, said Malaysia's Meteorological Department.
It said in a statement that the quake occurred at 9.24am.
The department said tremors were felt in some areas in Selangor. However, there was no tsunami threat, it added.
